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COOL CHAUFFEUR—It’s pretty special to have a grandpa who’s a police chief. Not only do you get to ride in a cool police cruiser, you can do it during a parade. Full Story

CrimeStoppers seeks burglar A series of crimes targeting a Cameron bar has prompted Milam County CrimeStoppers to seek the public’s help.
Cpl. Greg Eakens of the Cameron Police Department said the Longhorn Bar has been hit twice during the year. Full Story

A Saturday morning fire caused extensive damage to a Thorndalearea home while the family was attending the Rockdale Fair.
The Thorndale and Rockdale Volunteer Fire Departments were called to the Darren and Shannon Biar residence, 408 County Road 436 at 9:34 a.m. Full Story

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG Here is the jail log from Oct. 18-24 from the Milam County Sheriff’s Department.
Jail logs list all persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.
• Jamie Alfredo Barron, 21, Cameron, bench warrant in custody, no bond. Full Story

Rockdale resident indicted on repeat sex assault offense Milam County grand jurors indicted 24 persons Thursday, including a 24-year-old Rockdale man on a repeat sex offense.
Prosecutor Kerry Spears said Justin Scott Grahmann was indicted for sexual assault of a child in connection with a September incident involving a 15-year-old girl. Full Story